[NSRCA-discussion] E-Safety idea (was: Re: Knoxville Contest??)

Tue Aug 8 18:12:52 AKDT 2006

Valley Industrial Products have several 30A fuse holders available. The 30A
sealed unit has 12ga pigtails already installed.
http://www.valleyindprod.com/shopping/index.php?cPath=253_257

Dowayne

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Fred Huber
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:35 PM
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] E-Safety idea (was: Re: Noxville Contest??)

What I would like to find is a fuse holder with an easy to insert/remove
fuse (automotive blade type for example) of appropriate amp rating.  I can
find 40 amp automotive fuses.  Highest rating fuse holder I have found is 20
amp.  My system pulls 25 amp continuous max throttle static, so the
appropriate fuse is available... but not the holder.

Pull the fuse... the motor's guaranteed dead.  and if somethig does happen
where the prop is chewing an arm or foot, the current should blow the fuse
(if its sized correctly) at least reducing the damage done.  A fuse would
also potentially protect the power system  (those expensive lipos
especially) in some crashes.

I like the idea of an arming switch... but a fuse could do the same job and
more.

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Note... my understanding of a "deadman switch" is from how its explained for
a modern desil locomotive... if the operator dies, he can't keep holding the
switch and the locomotive is supposed to stop. (supposed to...)  Thus a
deadman switch on a model would... stop the motor as soon as you let go.

Maybe a misnomer is involved somewhere?

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From: Dean Pappas <mailto:d.pappas at kodeos.com>  

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Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 1:16 PM

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

I just received a first production item of a simple safety item called the
JoneSwitch. It is a convenient deadman switch that screws into the side of
your electric plane.

Look to see releases in at least several magazines. Now you can walk out to
the runway before arming your electric system.

all the best,

Dean

Dean Pappas 
Sr. Design Engineer 
Kodeos Communications 
111 Corporate Blvd. 
South Plainfield, N.J. 07080 
(908) 222-7817 phone 
(908) 222-2392 fax 
d.pappas at kodeos.com 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Jim Stovall
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

Electrics IMHO are way more dangerous than IC engines. I have a $35,000
right arm to prove it. Had one spontaneously start on me at the field while
my  forearm was in the way. Chewed through my forearm clear to the bone,
severing my artery, muscle, and ulnar nerve. Very messy. Took 2 years of
surgury and therapy before I could fly again. Electric motors are more
serious in that they draw more amps if they are impeded, in effect they try
"harder" to overcome the force opposing it, like thumbs, fingers, and arms.
Still fly electrics, but treat them very differently now......

wgalligan <wgalligan at goodsonacura.com> wrote: 

At least my OS wont spontaneously startup on its own.

I have seen a few electrics majicaly start unattended and thankfully no
fingers or arms were in the way. Both engines and motors are dangerous.

And I do have some smaller electrics.

Wayne

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From: J.Oddino <mailto:joddino at socal.rr.com>  

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Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:53 AM

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

Another reason to go electric.

Jim O

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From: John <mailto:johnferrell at earthlink.net>  Ferrell 

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Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:38 AM

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

I have an $8000 left thumb. They installed a couple of options while they
were rebuilding. It warns of weather changes and also serves as an alarm
clock (sometimes).

I recommended that a student headed for a pro basket ball career give up RC
until the career was behind him.

John Ferrell    W8CCW
"My Competition is not my enemy"
http://DixieNC.US <http://dixienc.us/> 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: BUDDYonRC at aol.com 

To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 

Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:10 AM

Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

About two years ago I got my finger in one It cut the right index finger off
at the first joint. Wrapped the finger in a towel went to the hospital with
the severed finger, three month's and $6000.00 later it was almost as good
as new except it is still numb on the end. APC's show no mercy.

Buddy 

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